MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
23 Jun 2026 to present
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MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for James Adams. The date of their initial statement was 20 July 2026.
I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire Council (of Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB). The time I spend in this role varies according with Council business. I receive a salary of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary.
Until June 2026, I was a clinic administrator at NHS Grampian (of Summerfield House, 2 Eday Road, Aberdeen, AB15 6RE). I worked 22.5 hours per week in this role and received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own a flat in Aberdeen City with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 and with a gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum.
I own a house in the Badenoch and Strathspey area with a market value of between £250,001 and £300,000.
No registrable interests.
I am a director and shareholder of Fraserburgh Football Club. I receive no financial reward from the directorship or these shares. I am involved in the running of the club at board level, and help out on match days with my primary focus being the hospitality side of the club.
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 10 September 2026
James Adams (North East Scotland) (Con): "I refer members to my entry in the register of interests, which states that I am a serving councillor on Aberdeenshire Council…
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2026
James Adams (North East Scotland) (Con): "I declare an interest as a councillor on Aberdeenshire Council.There will be no disagreement among members on the statement that eradicating child poverty is an incredibly important task for any Government…
Climate Action Committee meeting date: 3 September 2026
James Adams: "I have a question for Wendy Kimpton. You touched on the demand that AI will place on Scotland’s water supply. Our papers note that your infrastructure is ageing and that demand is increasing…
Climate Action Committee meeting date: 3 September 2026
James Adams (North East Scotland) (Con): "Thank you, convener. I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests, as I remain as a local councillor in Aberdeenshire Council."
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2026
James Adams (North East Scotland) (Con): "I, James Alexander Adams, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God…
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Motion ref. S7M-01084.1
Submitted by: Thomas Kerr, Glasgow, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 17 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.4
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Supported by: Carol Mochan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 24 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.3
Submitted by: Kate Nevens, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Supported by: Maggie Chapman
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084
Submitted by: Simita Kumar, Edinburgh South Western, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026
Supported by: Neil Gray, Kirsten Oswald, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 92 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.2
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 27 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
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Motion ref. S7M-01022.3
Motion ref. S7M-00680
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: James Adams, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the backlog of cases in Scotland’s courts and reduce waiting times for court proceedings."